Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Leola Nelson

Leola Nelson

Feb 23, 2004

Nelson, Leola M. ?Lee? Of St. Paul, Mn. Passed away peacefully among family on February 23, 2004. Survived by daughters, Pat (Philip) Johnston and Deb (Marty) Ambuehl; son, David; grandchildren, Keith, Matt, Michael and Beth; mother, Florence Janke; brother, Roger (Ruth) Janke; sisters, Faith (Pete) Gavin and Donna (Bill) Salzwedel and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces , great nephews...

James Switzer

James Switzer

Feb 23, 2004

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Son Age 54 of Saint Paul. Passed on February 23, 2004. Employee of Radisson Riverfront Hotel. Preceded in death by mother, Marguerite. Survived by wife, Elsie; children, Jeffrey (Erinn) Sundquist, Teri Ivy and David (Shefona) Ivy; grandchildren, Kenneth, Tiffani, Tyler, Shedaya, Brady, Tayshaun and Robert; father, Gordon (June) Switzer; sister, Janice; brother, Robert; mother-in-law, Mable...

Gladys Rivard

Gladys Rivard

Feb 22, 2004

Beloved mom, Grandma, aunt of Stillwater. Passed peacefully Feb. 22, 2004. Preceded in death by husband Ron. Survived by son, Steve (Elaine); twin grandsons, Derek and Ross; nieces, Joyce and Janis Edstrom; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and Joe Nolde and by many loving friends. Service Thursday 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 North 4th Street, Stillwater. Visitation Wednesday 4-8...

Marjorie Mairs

Marjorie Mairs

Feb 22, 2004

Mairs, Marjorie G. 70 Years Of Saint Paul Marjorie passed away in peace on Sunday morning February 22, with her family near, after a yearlong struggle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Harold Gillespie of Bound Brook, New Jersey; and brother, Dennis Gillespie. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Angus McLeod...

Margaret Laumer

Margaret Laumer

Feb 21, 2004

Anne Laumer age 54, born in Sheffield, England, died February 21, 2004. She is preceded in death by parents, Stephen and Claire Deveney. She is survived by loving husband, Ron; children, Briony (Brad) Bohn, Stephanie (Heath) Mathews, Brendan Laumer and Alexandra "Sandy" Laumer; grandson, Holden Mathews; mother-in-law, Gertrude Laumer; and by beloved Willie. Services at Glendale United Methodist Church, 13350...

Doloris Beebe

Doloris Beebe

Feb 20, 2004

A memorial service for Dolores Beebe will be held on Wednesday, 11 am at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater. Memorial gathering Tuesday, 6-8 pm at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to service. Dolores died at Feb. 20, 2004 of pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Oak Park, Mn. on March 21, 1927. She is preceded...

Virginia A�A�Pett

Virginia A�A�Pett

Feb 20, 2004

Loving Mother & Gradma age 85 of Marine on St. Croix, Mn. Passed peacefully on February 20, 2004. Preceded in death by husbands, Albert M. Pett and A. Carr Griffith. Survived by sons, Richard (Mary Ann) Pett, George (Barbara) Pett and Charles (Roxanne) Pett; 5 loving grandchildren. Memorial Service Sat. 1:30 at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church,, 60 Kent...

Mary Schwartzbauer

Mary Schwartzbauer

Feb 19, 2004

Nee Claugherty Age 97 Born 10/3/06 and passed away on 2/19/2004 to join her husband, Charles E.; parents Bridgett & Dudley; brothers, Joe, Tommie, Peter, Larry & Phillip. She will be happy to join Dela Gibis and Mrs. Goneau in heaven. She will be missed by her two sons, Lawrence (Sandy) and William (Elvyce). She will be always remembered by...

Eugene Anderson

Eugene Anderson

Feb 19, 2004

Beloved Husband to Yvonne "Gene", Age 83. On February 19, 2004. Survived by loving wife Yvonne; sister, Clara Swanner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gene was a 61year union member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Service, Monday, 11:00 AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Visitation one hour prior to service at funeral home. In...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Feb 19, 2004

Johnson, Dorothy M. Beloved sister And Aunt Of Twin City Linnea Home Born 9-8-27. Died 2-19-04. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Clara Johnson. Survived by brothers, Jack (Dolores), and Richard (Helen); nephews, Robert, Thomas, and Christopher; niece, Susan; great- nephews, Ian,and Neil; great-nieces, Lisa, and Clara. Longtime employee of St. Paul Ramsey Hospital. Service Tuesday 2:00 PM at...

Elizabeth Torala

Elizabeth Torala

Feb 18, 2004

"Bette" Artist and Avid Rose Gardner On February 18, 2004. Preceded in death by parents and sister. Survived by 1st cousins, Ann Marie (Duane) Johnson, Cecilia (Earl) Wolford; 2nd cousins, Teresa (Roger) Hall and daughter Avery, Earl (Denise) Wolford, James Wolford and daughter Cathy Jo, Nick (Christina) Wolford; and Bette's pet ducks. Devoted Catholic last of original Biever family members...

Alan Gorr, Jr

Alan Gorr, Jr

Feb 17, 2004

Age 31 Of St. Paul On Feb. 17, 2004. Survived by parents, Al & Diane (nee Moody); sister, Kim; children, Taylor, Gage, Dylan, and Alison; two nieces, Amanda & Cassie; grandparents; aunts; uncles; and many cousins. Service Saturday, 3 PM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Private interment. Gathering one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In...

Howard Handt

Howard Handt

Feb 17, 2004

Age 66 A retired employee of 43yrs from Tetra-Rex. Died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Millie and brother, Sonny. Survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Connie (John); son, Kenny (Joy); step-sons, John (Charlynn), Dale (Angela) and Rich (Bridgette); 13 grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Char), Rich (Patti), and Robert (Rita); sisters, Tootie (Roger), Marlene (Siggy) and Marie....

Agnes Monsour

Agnes Monsour

Feb 16, 2004

Monsour, Agnes L. Age 85 Loving Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma of St. Paul died on Feb. 16, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Archie. Will be missed by children, Vernon (Mary), Larry (Candy), Carolyn (John) Marker and Constance (Dirk) Lutz; grandchildren, Douglas Monsour, Johnanna Belwood, Jennifer Marker Johnson, Cheryl Marker and Erik, Joseph & Milena Sivertson; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Benjamin &...

Henry Larson

Henry Larson

Feb 16, 2004

Larson, Henry ?Hank?, age 81, of New Brighton. Charter member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, such loved by wife, Levonne; children Linda (Larry) Berg, Janet, Brent (Cindy), Blake (Julia), Kevin, grandchildren Mark (Jessica), Scott, Erik Berger, Matthew, Andrew, Chad Larson, Christopher, Sarah Larson; brothers James and Richard Larson; other relatives and friends. Hank served in the Navy during WWII,...

Catherine Brache

Catherine Brache

Feb 15, 2004

Brache, Catherine F. age 93 of West Saint Paul. Died peacefully at home, Sunday February 15, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, William H. Brache; mother, Mollie Farley; father, Michael J. Gallagher. Survived by her loving devoted son and caregiver, William H. Brache, Jr.; dear daughter, Carol Jakway; grandchildren, Thomas W. Jakway, Julie A. Gunderson, Laurie A. Matz and...

Robert Troupe

Robert Troupe

Feb 15, 2004

Troupe, Robert E, age 83 of So. Mpls. on February 15, 2004. Valedictorian of his senior year "Class of 1938" at North H.S., Mpls. Served in the Army's 779th Tank Battalion during WWII. In 1949 he received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the U of MN. He then began his career at 3M retiring in 1980. Robert loved...

Jesse Sayers

Jesse Sayers

Feb 15, 2004

Sayers, Jesse D. (Ganu) Golden Eagle, age 28, Minneapolis, died February 15th. Preceded in death by grandfather, James Sayers. Survived by parents, Richard and Susan Sayers; grandparents, Kenneth and Phyllis Sylte and Mavis Huot; sisters, Sharlaina Lee-Bateman, Natalya Lidstone; niece DeJa Lee; aunts, Christine Kjeseth, Lori Sylte and Lisa Wettstein; uncle, Terry Sayers; girlfriend, Jenny Hanks and her son, Jason...

Robert Dillard

Robert Dillard

Feb 14, 2004

"Mr. T" Age 56 Unexpectedly on Feb. 14, 2004. Preceded in death by father, Robert F. Survived by loving wife, Mary; children, Shalehta, Tish, Kevin, Collette, DeJohn; Kenyetta, Tony, Michael, Amy, Robert, & Antonio; 10 grandchildren; mother, Viola; brother, Reverend Albert; also many other relatives and friends. "In Loving Memory of an Avid Fisherman. We will miss you." Service Saturday,...

Nina Svehla

Nina Svehla

Feb 14, 2004

Svehla, Nina R, age 93 of So. Mpls. on February 14, 2004. Retiree of Sears Roebuck & Co. Member of Edgewater united Methodist Church. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Kathie & Rich Rollins, Mary Jo & Dick Quick; grandchildren, Lynne and Gina Rollins, Jodie (Tom) Bitzer, Eric (Angela) Quick; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Hannah, Joanna, Ryan, Amber and Josh. Service Wednesday, 11...